AGE BETWEEN 15-22: APPLY FOR 2018 ANZISHA PRIZE, CLOSES ON 31 MARCH 2018

AGE BETWEEN 15-22: APPLY FOR 2018 ANZISHA PRIZE, CLOSE APPLICATIONS ON 31 MARCH 2018

It is time! Anzisha Prize applications are now open!  HURRY! APPLY FOR 2018 ANZISHA PRIZE, CLOSE APPLICATIONS ON 31 MARCH 2018.  It’s a simple application so why not get right to it. Send any questions to prize@anzishaprize.org

But first, make sure you are eligible to enter:

1. You must be between 15 and 22 years old with an ID document or Passport to present as evidence. Anyone born before November 1, 1995 or after October 31, 2003 will not be considered.
2. You must be a national of an African country with a business based in Africa for African customers/ beneficiaries.
3. Your business must be up and running. The Anzisha Prize is not for great ideas or business plans – you must have already started, and be able to prove it! You have time to get started now and have tangible results to share before applications open.
4. Your business, invention or social project can be in any field or industry (science and technology, civil society, arts and culture, sports, etc.). Any kind of venture is welcome to apply.
5. Individuals who apply must be one of the founding members of a business (for example, 2 or 3 co-founders who started a business together). One person can apply for the Prize, on behalf of the team.

APPLY FOR 2018 ANZISHA PRIZE, CLOSES ON 31 MARCH 2018

Click here to download the application guide

To be selected as one of our Anzisha ventures, your business or project will be judged on the following 5 criteria:

• Already Running Venture: Is the venture established with customers and beneficiaries? Does the venture deliver value to said beneficiaries and customers?
• Founder-led: Is the venture led and managed by the founder?
• Impact: Has the venture demonstrated some impact already?
• Scalability: If the venture is a for-profit business, does it already earn revenues and does it have potential increase revenues with the support of Anzisha? If the venture is a not-for-profit enterprise, does it already reach beneficiaries and does it have the potential to reach many more beneficiaries with support from Anzisha?
• Job Creation: Has the venture created some jobs and has the potential to create more high quality jobs?

To be selected as one of our Anzisha Fellows, you must demonstrate the two following qualities:

• Venture leader: Are you the leader of your venture and do you drive both venture strategy and operations?
• Commitment: Do you spend at least 20 hours a week or more on your business and will you continue to do so after selection?

Value of the Fellowship – Additional investment of $8,000/ $10,000 in each Fellow

1. Monetary Reward of a shared amount of $100,000
2. $2,000 access to a world- renowned Entrepreneurial Leadership curriculum and training with the potential for further investment based on engagement and performance
3. $2,500 worth of rewards from consulting and mentorship services
4. $2,000 worth of rewards from Global speaking events or Experts in Residence support
5. $1,000 worth of rewards from Regional Indabas across the continent

APPLY FOR 2018 ANZISHA PRIZE, CLOSES ON 31 MARCH 2018

Apply Here: http://www.anzishaprize.org/apply/

Thank you for Applying!